Ensure roof control plans are adequate for amount of overburden (cover) and address mines above or below active workings. Review and revise roof control plans frequently to adjust for changing conditions.

Follow the mine plan to keep pillars uniform.

Mine personnel not essential to the specific activity should remain outside the work zone.

Always stay out of the continuous miner red zone.

Always thoroughly examine roof, face, and ribs prior to traveling through areas and entering areas to work. Frequently re-examine during the shift.